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“Some of (the suspect’s) family members are known gang members,” Hampton said.

The suspect was detained Sunday afternoon on Bourbon Drive near Scotch Court, less than a mile away from where Whittington’s body was discovered inside an apartment, according to a news release. A handgun found in a trash can near where the suspect was picked up has been collected as evidence, Hampton said.

“To have children of this age involved in criminal acts like this is unprecedented,” Hampton said. “It tugs at your heartstrings.”

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